Ask Chuck: Filling a Void with Material Things
Dear Chuck, Amazon Prime day just recently took place, and I found lots of great deals. Many of my friends took to social media to share great sales they found, and it was well-talked about at work for several days. While big sales like this can be great for saving us money, I actually was […]
5 Tips For Frugal Living
Have you ever met someone who seems to always be able to turn nothing into something? We all know that thrifty person who is able to save money in any situation. Being frugal with your money is something that can help you to maximize your income and potentially improve your financial situation. Trying to find […]
Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: What’s The Best Method To Pay Off My Debt?
Debt is something that affects the vast majority of Americans today. In fact, Comet reports that 80.9% of Baby Boomers, 79.9% of Generation X, and 81.5% of Millennials are currently in debt. That’s a lot of people! The adverse effects of debt can be detrimental – it can greatly harm your physical, mental, spiritual, relational, […]
Ask Chuck: Stewarding Health to Save Money
Dear Chuck, I am getting a little older in age, and things that were once simple, like exercising, require a LOT more effort. I’ve been advised over the years that good stewardship of your health is also good stewardship of your finances because being in good health can save you so much money. What’s your […]
Ask Chuck: How to Recover from Financial Infidelity
Dear Chuck, Some of my closest friends are going through a nasty divorce right now. Apparently, they had both been hiding financial information, credit cards, debt, etc. from each other for a number of years, and the fallout has been detrimental. I’ve heard of more couples experiencing “financial infidelity” lately and it makes me so […]
3 Ways To Quit Neglecting Your Savings Account
Looking ahead to the future is an important, but often scary, thing to do, especially when it comes to your finances. The best way to prepare for the future and give yourself financial margin is to establish a healthy savings account. Not only will it help to ensure that you have cash to cover expenses, […]
Ask Chuck: What Are the Characteristics of a Good Steward?
Dear Chuck, I hear you talk about stewardship a lot, and I’ve been trying to be more faithful with the way I manage all my resources. I want to be a steward and would really like to find a mentor to help me. What kind of characteristics should I look for in a mentor? How […]
Ask Chuck: How to Be Financially Prepared for a Surprise Pregnancy
Dear Chuck, My husband and I just got married 4 months ago and got pregnant pretty quickly after our wedding. While we are so excited about becoming parents, the pregnancy was unexpected and now we are trying to build our financial lives together and prepare for a child. Any advice on how to save fast […]
Ask Chuck: Is Social Media That Bad?
Dear Chuck, Is social media really that bad? Everyone talks about it like it’s the cause of all our problems, but I don’t feel like it really makes me compare myself to others or overspend. I don’t click on ads or “swipe up” on Instagram to buy promoted products. So, is it actually a threat […]
10 Budget-Friendly Wedding Gifts
Are you attending any weddings this summer? It’s the height of wedding season right now, which can get expensive quickly. If you are paying for travel costs, a hotel, possibly a new outfit, and a gift, the cost of attending a wedding can skyrocket. In fact, according to Consumer Affairs, the average American will spend […]
